KALAMAZOO, MI -- The 2014 Borgess Run for the Health of It events kick off this evening with the Meijer Kids Fun Run and Motivational Mile, and the weekend heats up Sunday morning with the 5K walk to the Kalamazoo Marathon.

All of the events begin and end at the Nazareth College campus, located at 3427 Gull Road.

Here's what you'll need to know, whether you're running, cheering, or just trying to navigate through Kalamazoo:

FRIDAYMeijer Kids Fun Run (6 p.m.): The one-mile non-competitive run starts in waves by age group. Parents may walk and push strollers. More than 1,800 kids were registered for the event as of Wednesday. Packets can be picked up on site from 3:30-5:30 p.m. today. Every participant receives a finisher's ribbon.Motivational Mile (6:05 p.m.): Participants will follow the same course as the kids fun run. Late registration and packet pickup for all races will be on site from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

SATURDAYBorgess Run Expo (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.): The event will be held at the Annex at the Wings Stadium Complex at 3600 Vanrick Dr. A shuttle will be available to runners who are staying at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites. Runners can pick up their race packets and donate their old running shoes that will be recycled or re-purposed.

SUNDAYPre-race events: Runners can pick up race packets at 6:30 a.m. at the Borgess Health and Fitness Center. A pre-race prayer and worship service as well as a food tent will be available at 6:45 a.m.Race times: Each race will start at scheduled intervals. The marathon will start at 8 a.m., followed by the half marathon (8:20), 10K run (8:30), 5K run and 5K walk (8:40).

COMPLETE COVERAGEStories and photo: A team of Kalamazoo Gazette writers and photographers will be providing extensive live coverage of Sunday's events. You can find all of the latest updates at mlive.com/kalamazoo.

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